18/01/2024
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Going abroad? More documents needed, stricter rules to follow starting Sept. 3
By: Zacarian Sarao - Reporter /
INQUIRER.net / 02:07 PM August 24, 2023
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Basic documents to be presented:
• valid passport of at least 6months from date of departure
• valid visa (if required to destination)
• boarding pass
• roundtrip ticket (if necessary)
List of additional requirements:
𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓 - 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝
• proof of hotel booking/accommodation
• proof of financial capacity to travel
• proof of employment and/or equivalent documents
𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐋
If the sponsor is relative within the first civil degree
• proof of relationship such as original PSA birth certificate or marriage certificate
• copies of the following documents of the sponsor such as valid passport, valid working visa/permit, residence visa/permit and/or equivalent documents
• Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC)
If sponsor is relative up to fourth civil degree
• Original affidavit of support and guarantee
~ duly notarized by Philippine Embassy
~ if notarized by local notary public the affidavit should be authenticated by Philippine Embassy
• Proof of affiliation such as original PSA birth certificate or marriage certificate
If sponsor is a non-relative or a legal/judicial entity
• Original affidavit of support and guarantee
~ duly notarized by Philippine Embassy
~ if notarized by local notary public the affidavit should be authenticated by Philippine Embassy
• Substantial proof of relationship
• If a legal/juridical entity, sponsor’s registration papers
If traveling with a local sponsor
• Duly notarized affidavit executed by local sponsor
• Substantial proof of relationship
• Copy of the sponsor’s return ticket consistent of that of the passenger
𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐎 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐒
If departing for the first time
• Overseas employment certificate
• Valid and appropriate employment permit
• Employment contract as necessary
• Visa usage undertaking
If Balik-Mangagawa
• Overseas employment certificate
• Valid visa or work permit
• Proof of employment
If Direct Hired
• Overseas employment certificate
• Valid visa or work permit
MINOR
𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
~ Original PSA birth certificate
~ Original PSA marriage certificate if minor is traveling without the mother
~ DSWD Travel Certificate, if require
For other details or complete guidelines, feel free to visit immigration website for your reference.
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